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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has issued a 30-day ultimatum to traders and farmers hoarding maize to release their stocks, warning that the government will allow duty-free maize imports if local…
KCB Group Plc has secured regulatory approval to take control of Riverbank Solutions Limited, paving the way for one of the most significant bank–fintech deals in Kenya’s financial sector in recent years. The Competition Authority of Kenya…
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced its participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Its delegation, led by CEO Olivier Blum, will champion collaboration across industries…
Sidian Bank has rolled out its Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Campaign in Meru County, aimed at improving access to clean water, promoting hygiene awareness, in different parts of Meru County region in bid to support access of clean…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has accused President William Ruto’s administration of mismanaging the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Matiang’i said the crisis facing Kenya’s education system is due to…
Google has confirmed major changes to Gmail that will directly affect how users manage and protect emails from other providers, raising fresh concerns about online security as the new rules take effect in January 2026. For many Gmail…
Compact and efficient, the MCDU-70 is the newest addition to Motivair’s CDU line.
Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Global Market Outlook 2026, outlining its investment strategy and the key themes expected to shape global markets in the year ahead. The…
Investment spans boxing, rallying and rugby as SportPesa deepens Kenya-first sports development
Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has called on the Church to partner with the Government in consolidating peace gains and strengthening community values, noting that security and stability…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and other stakeholders have rolled out joint reforms aimed at decongesting the Port of Mombasa.
Divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) continued to widen on Saturday after a faction allied to the so-called G8 group accused party leader Oburu Odinga of “double standards” and disrespect toward former Kakamega Governor…
President William Ruto has nominated Canon Dr. Ida Betty Odinga, E.G.H., for appointment as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), a move the government says will strengthen…
Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has given an update on the progress of the Raila Odinga International Sports Complex, reaffirming the government’s commitment to delivering the flagship project on schedule through enhanced…
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has hit out at the Supreme Court after it lifted a two-year ban that had barred him, his partners and associates from appearing before the apex court. The ban, imposed on January 23, 2024, effectively…
MultiChoice Group Ltd.’s streaming platform, Showmax, is deepening its investment in East African noir, tapping Oscar-shortlisted filmmaker Daudi Anguka for its latest original series. The drama thriller, titled Mizani, is scheduled to…
Kenya Railways Corporation has announced that it will resume train services for passenger and freight between Nairobi and Kisumu, providing an alternative to road and air transport for passengers to and from Kisumu City. Kenya Railways…
Pwani Oil Products Ltd., one of East Africa’s largest manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods, is pivoting its public health outreach to address chronic water shortages in Kenya’s coastal corridor—a move that signals how consumer…
African ventures raised $3.8 billion in 2025, 32% more than the previous year. This total comprises U$3.6 billion in publicly disclosed deals, and an estimated $200 million in undisclosed rounds confirmed through investor data. According…
Kenya Pipeline Company is offering 11,812,644,350 shares to the public in an Initial Public Offer(IPO) that opened on January 19th 2026 and closes in February 19th 2026. According to a statement from Kenya Pipeline, announcement of…
Rice farmers in Mwea and other major production areas have finally received full payment for their crops, ending concerns over delayed payouts and unsold stock that have plagued the sector in recent years. In a press statement seen by…
SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies) have given the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) a wide berth, owing to a legal vacuum and an outdated law that denies them the opportunity of listing at the bourse. Compared to listed firms…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced a WhatsApp-based service as part of a wider digital push aimed at making tax compliance easier and more affordable for Kenyans. The authority says the platform allows taxpayers to access…
“Sinners,” a bold and bloody vampire saga set in the American South, earned a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations. It was followed closely by “One Battle After Another,” a searing examination of radical politics, which picked up 13 nods.…
